Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin yourpsychologicaltherapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerpsychologicaltherapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialistpsychologicalassessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running?

Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist

Location: Red Moor School Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (DOE)

Hours: 15 - 22.5 hours per week, 08:30am- 16:30pm, Monday to Friday - days to be agreed.

Contract: Permanent(Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.?This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourishand grow in independenceis key.

About Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrows leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group

The role:

We are looking for aPractitionerPsychologistto join our in-houseclinicalteam atRed Moor School.

Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliverpsychologicalassessment and interventiontopupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.?You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGPsychologicalPracticeWays of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding apsychologicalcaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing toschool development,staff training and consultationasrequired.?This post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for aPractitionerPsychologistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location:Red Moor School Lanlivery PL30 5BT Red Moor Schoolforms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 18

• Red Moor School
  • School Finder - Acorn

For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached To discuss this role in more detail please contact

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Educational/Forensic/Counselling/Clinical Psychologist
• Doctoral level degree inClinical/Counselling/Forensic/EducationalPsychology(or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
• Relevantpreviousexperience, working in related settings or with related client group
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical,internaland externalagencies)
• Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development,groupand individual levels.
• Experience of working via a model of: assess, plan, do and review
• Experience of effectively using consultation asamethod of service delivery.
• Adequate competence in all core areas ofpsychologicalpractice,meets HCPC practice standards.
• Knowledge of client group and their needs.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice andneuro-diversity.
• Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts ofpeople
• Ability to write coherent andaccurateclinical records, including observation records, consultation records,reportsand interventionplans
• Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.
• Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.
• Ongoing evidence ofCPD.
• Ability to use evaluation tools todemonstrateand improve service effectiveness and outcomes.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions whennecessary.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines.
• Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post.
• Commitment to the values of the organisation.
• Flexible approach to working environments.

• Ability and willingness to travel on company business.

Desirable

• Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social,emotionaland mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).
• Experience of providing supervision to others.
• Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
• Post qualification training in topics related to role,serviceand/or clientgroup
• Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

?Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyoullget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• Life Assurance?
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions?
• Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks?
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits?
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad?
• Cycle to Work Schemes?
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme?
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair,thoroughand efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicantsas a result ofdelays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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